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Metal and mineral prices dropped by 7% in the third quarter of 2024 before seeing a slight increase in October. The decline during 2024Q3 was primarily due to indications of slowing industrial activity in major economies, particularly China, coupled with a rise in base metal production earlier in the year....

Two months ago, the Dangote Oil Refinery began gasoline production, supplying Nigeria’s state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). This marks a historic shift, as Africa’s largest oil producer is refining its own crude for the first time in decades. The state-of-the-art $20 billion facility, launched in January...

According to one recent survey of 301 nonfiction authors, 64% of business books show a gross profit. Moreover, the same survey reports that the average profit for books that have been out for six months or more is $11,350. If you’re hoping your book is your ticket to champagne dreams and...

Labor strikes across the U.S. are a wake-up call for companies to rethink their workforce strategies. With employees taking irreplaceable expertise and years of experience with them, short-term fixes are no longer enough. To stay competitive, organizations must prioritize human capital, broaden success metrics beyond profits, and commit to long-term...

This weekend marks the conclusion of the inaugural T100 Triathlon World Tour, with Dubai hosting the final showdown. The season-ending event will be the seventh race in a groundbreaking series that has showcased top-tier competition at an unprecedented level for middle and long-distance triathlon. With the conclusion of the season...

Mali is demanding approximately $160 million from Australia's Resolute Mining Ltd. to settle a tax dispute, following the recent detention of the gold producer's CEO, according to individuals familiar with the situation. Terry Holohan, Resolute's Chief Executive Officer, along with two of his colleagues, has been held in Bamako, Mali’s...

In healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) has already redefined how care is delivered: making patient information more accessible, improving care coordination, and elevating the quality of care across the board. It’s only getting started. The challenge now lies in ensuring that these technological advancements enhance care delivery while preserving the critical...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual and a prominent industrialist, experienced a $35.8 million decrease in his net worth on Wednesday following the U.S. presidential election, bringing his total wealth to $27.7 billion as of Thursday. This change placed him 64th on the global list of the wealthiest individuals. Dangote’s fortune...

The wealth of the world’s top 10 richest individuals—largely U.S. tech billionaires—soared to new heights following the recent presidential election, with a remarkable daily increase of nearly $64 billion. This record gain on Wednesday, driven primarily by a spike in U.S. stocks, marked the largest single-day boost ever seen for...

Today, I need you to embrace what is difficult for the average person but practiced by some of the most successful leaders in the world. In your career life, what is it that you want to achieve? What is that one thing you want bad enough in your career? Ask...